Category : History/heritage: History & Heritage

Duration(days) : 2 Days

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Ephesus, which once the Roman Capital of Asia Minor; is a place rich in history and culture.
This ancient city of Ephesus is a major Turkey tourist attraction and high on every traveler's things to do list.

Ephesus sits on the edge of the vibrant town of Selçuk, which has long been a favorite stop for independent travelers.
It was a prime center of trade and a great pilgrimage center.

The major places to see in Ephesus are:
• The Great Theatre of Ephesus
• Temple of Artemis
• Temple of Hadrian
• Library of Celsus
• The Harbour Street, Marble Street, Curetes Street
• Gate of Mihridates and Mazues
• Commercial Agora
• Trajan Fountain
• Fountain of Pollio
• Latrina and the Scolastica Baths

The ruins of Ephesus are a favourite international and local tourist attraction, partly owing to their easy access from Adnan Menderes Airport or from the cruise ship port of Kudadasi, some 30 km to the South.

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Great Theatre of Ephesus

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Great Theatre of Ephesus is the largest theatre in the Asia Minor with accommodation for 25000 people. It served not only for dramatic performances, but also for demonstrations of a social, political, economic, religious nature and for the famous gladiator games. The theater was constructed in the Hellenistic period but remodelled many times in the Roman period.

Great Theatre of Ephesus is the largest theatre in the Asia Minor with accommodation for 25000 people. It served not only for dramatic performances, but also for demonstrations of a social, political, economic, religious nature and for the famous gladiator games. The theater was constructed in the Hellenistic period but remodelled many times in the Roman period.

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Marble Street

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Marble Street was constructed in the 1st century AD and was adorned with marble sculptures along its 4 km length. It is considered to be one of the oldest advertisements place of the world.

Marble Street was constructed in the 1st century AD and was adorned with marble sculptures along its 4 km length. It is considered to be one of the oldest advertisements place of the world.

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Library of Celsus

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The famous Library of Celsus is one of the most beautiful structures in Ephesus. It was built in 117 A.D and was the third richest library in ancient times with more than 12,000 scrolls. The building is constructed using an optical trick that the columns at the sides of the facade are shorter than those at the center, giving the illusion of the building being greater in size.

The famous Library of Celsus is one of the most beautiful structures in Ephesus. It was built in 117 A.D and was the third richest library in ancient times with more than 12,000 scrolls. The building is constructed using an optical trick that the columns at the sides of the facade are shorter than those at the center, giving the illusion of the building being greater in size.

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Gate of Mihridates and Mazues

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Gate of Mihridates and Mazues

Gate of Mihridates and Mazues

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Trajan Fountain

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Trajan Fountain was built in around 104 C.E, it is one of the finest monuments in Ephesus. It was constructed for the honor of Emperor Trajan, and the statue of Trajan stood in the central niche on the facade overlooking the pool.

Trajan Fountain was built in around 104 C.E, it is one of the finest monuments in Ephesus. It was constructed for the honor of Emperor Trajan, and the statue of Trajan stood in the central niche on the facade overlooking the pool.

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Commercial Agora

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Commercial Agora was built in the third century B.C. It was the center of the commercial world in Ephesus. In addition to the marketing of goods there was also a slave market of beautiful girls brought from different places by sea. It was the second largest slave market of the Ancient World.

Commercial Agora was built in the third century B.C. It was the center of the commercial world in Ephesus. In addition to the marketing of goods there was also a slave market of beautiful girls brought from different places by sea. It was the second largest slave market of the Ancient World.

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Latrina

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Latrina, were the public toilets built in the first century A.D. There was an entrance fee to use them at that ancient age.

Latrina, were the public toilets built in the first century A.D. There was an entrance fee to use them at that ancient age.

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Scholastica Baths

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Scholastica Baths, were built in the first Century. It was used not only to bathe but also to socialize and discuss the topics of the day. The original structure was thought to have been three storied. When you enter this area, you see first the dressing room (apodyterium) with ten cabins, then cold room (frigidarium) with its pool,and then the warm room (tepidarium) to relax, and finally the hot room (caldarium) with its developed heating system. The second floor was used for massage and scrub as a therapy. It is astonishing to see such a well set Turkish baths at such an ancient times.

Scholastica Baths, were built in the first Century. It was used not only to bathe but also to socialize and discuss the topics of the day. The original structure was thought to have been three storied. When you enter this area, you see first the dressing room (apodyterium) with ten cabins, then cold room (frigidarium) with its pool,and then the warm room (tepidarium) to relax, and finally the hot room (caldarium) with its developed heating system. The second floor was used for massage and scrub as a therapy. It is astonishing to see such a well set Turkish baths at such an ancient times.

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Curetes Street

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The Curetes Street has its appearance from the 4th century. There were fountains, monuments, statues and shops on the sides of the street. Many structures of the Curetes Street were damaged due to many earthquakes that Ephesus had.

The Curetes Street has its appearance from the 4th century. There were fountains, monuments, statues and shops on the sides of the street. Many structures of the Curetes Street were damaged due to many earthquakes that Ephesus had.

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Temple of Hadrian

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The famous Temple of Hadrian is one of the best preserved and most beautiful structures on Curetes Street. It was built before 138 A.D. The facade of the temple has four Corinthian columns supporting a curved arch, in the middle of which contains a relief of Tyche, goddess of victory.

The famous Temple of Hadrian is one of the best preserved and most beautiful structures on Curetes Street. It was built before 138 A.D. The facade of the temple has four Corinthian columns supporting a curved arch, in the middle of which contains a relief of Tyche, goddess of victory.

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Temple of Artemis

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The famous Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC), was once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This gigantic marble temple of 6th century had 127 columns and was one of the wonders at that time. It is believed that this magnificent structure took 120 years to build. The place has been destroyed over time through fire and other natural calamities. And the place is in complete ruins now, with only by one inconspicuous column left.

The famous Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC), was once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This gigantic marble temple of 6th century had 127 columns and was one of the wonders at that time. It is believed that this magnificent structure took 120 years to build. The place has been destroyed over time through fire and other natural calamities. And the place is in complete ruins now, with only by one inconspicuous column left.

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Fountain of Pollio

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The Fountain of Pollio, was built in 97 A.D. The water was brought to the fountains of Ephesus through baked clay pipes.

The Fountain of Pollio, was built in 97 A.D. The water was brought to the fountains of Ephesus through baked clay pipes.

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House of Virgin Mary / Meryemana

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According to legends, Virgin Mary (mother of Jesus) had travelled to Ephesus with St. John, and is said to have lived and died here. A small chapel located on the top of the hill is believed to be the house where Mother Mary lived.

According to legends, Virgin Mary (mother of Jesus) had travelled to Ephesus with St. John, and is said to have lived and died here. A small chapel located on the top of the hill is believed to be the house where Mother Mary lived.

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Ephesus Museum

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Ephesus Museum is in the centre of the city. It houses lot of ancient artifacts and statues gathered from ruined structures of Ephesus.

Ephesus Museum is in the centre of the city. It houses lot of ancient artifacts and statues gathered from ruined structures of Ephesus.

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By Air
Flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes airport.
One hour drive from Izmir airport to Kusadasi